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Sword Coast Legends: You Can Now Impersonate Drizzt Do'Urden Thanks to New Update

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 06:21 AM PST

Thanks to the arrival of the Sword Coast Legends Community Pack 2, players can now choose to impersonate D&D's iconic Drizzt Do'Urden now that the Drow are available as a sub-race. The update is now live and comes packed with so much goodness that it's simply better to let a video speak the thousand words.

WildStar: Gala Winterfest Extravaganza Kicks Off December 16th

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 06:13 AM PST

WildStar players have tons of holiday goodness ahead judging by the new post on the official site. The 'Gala Winterfest Extravaganza' is ready to kick off beginning December 16th and lasting through January 1st and comes packed with special daily login rewards, consumerific shopping experiences in the SuperMall-in-the-Sky and much more. All this goodness is brought to you by the profit-oriented Protostar Corporation.

KAL Online: 'Revolution' Event to Kick Off on December 10th

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 05:15 AM PST

The Kal Online team has sent word that a new, all-encompassing event will be starting on Thursday, December 10th and running through Thursday, January 7th. Called "Revolution", players can score some epic high-level gear courtesy of giveaways run by developers. Some of the items include Golden Armor/Weapons all the way through Heavenly Executioner Armore/Weapons.

General: The Daily Quest: Can an Old MMO Still Surprise Us?

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:43 AM PST

Today's Daily Quest is an extension of Bill Murphy's article yesterday about Survival Hunters in World of Warcraft. In it, Bill admitted that WoW and Blizzard developers still have the ability to surprise him with, in this case, a new and very fun re-imagining of an stalwart old class.

General: System Shock 3 Teased by Otherside Entertainment

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 03:21 AM PST

A new teaser website with a countdown clock with over five days left on it has cropped up that seems to indicate that System Shock 3 is in the works from Otherside Entertainment, developers of the crowd-funded Underworld Ascent. RPGCodex users dug around in the site's source code and found an email sign up page for System Shock 3 updates.

Tree of Savior: Korean Open Beta Announced

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:04 AM PST

Nexon has announced that the Korean Tree of Savior open beta will kick off on December 17th. According to MMOCulture, there will be several key additions to the game.

Fallout 4: Christmas in the Wasteland -- It's Possible!

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 02:10 PM PST

Even Fallout 4 is in the holiday mood with a festive look even in the post apocalyptic world as it is in 2287. Players wanting to see the decorations strung up in and around the Jewel of the Commonwealth will want to "sleep" to the in-game date of December 25, 2287. Once done, players will wake to strings of lights, Christmas trees and a sweet manger scene that we won't spoil.

General: MMORPG.com Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes!

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 02:01 PM PST

MMORPG.com is pleased to present our Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes event for 2015! We are giving away a total of 291 prizes including a Maingear Drift Steam Machine, EVGA GTX 970 video cards, many peripherals from Steel Series, piles of Wizard101 bundles and all kinds of goodies from Path of Exile. 'Tis the season to win cool prizes at MMORPG.com so enter to win now!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: State of the Game Interview - Part One

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 08:11 AM PST

We recently sat down with BioWare Austin's Bruce Maclean (senior producer), Ben Irving (lead producer), and Charles Boyd (lead designer) to chat about the state of Star Wars: The Old Republic now that Knights of the Fallen Empire has been out for a few months.

World of Warcraft: Legion Unholy Death Knight Change Guide - Dealer in Death & Disease

Posted: 06 Dec 2015 03:37 PM PST

Like fellow Frost and Blood Death Knights, the Unholy DK has been searching for an identity that is somehow more separated from the other two. With far too many cross-over skills, the only truly unique ability that Unholy DKs seemed to possess over the others has been the permanent pet that accompanies the UDK into battle.

General: Nioh: PS4 Exclusive Samurai ARPG Announced

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 11:15 AM PST

During the recently held PlayStation Experience in San Francisco, Koei Tecmo America announced that its samurai-centric ARPG, Nioh, is being developed exclusively for PlayStation 4. The game takes place in the Warring States period of Japanese history with players taking on the role of William, a swordsman taking on the Yokai demons throughout the country.

Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Devs Seeking to Soothe Player Concerns About the Future

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 10:37 AM PST

The Darkfall: Unholy Wars team has posted a new "Open Thread" that seeks player feedback and questions about recent developments. Players are assured that Darkfall development continues despite "bumps in the road" and that they are focused on continuing and improving DF:UW.

Overwatch: Post-Launch Heroes & Map DLC will be Free of Charge

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 10:17 AM PST

Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan has posted a new video developer diary in which he discusses several hot topics within the game's community. The most interesting tidbit is the news that all DLC after Overwatch launches will come to players free of charge. This includes both additional heroes and new maps.

Elder Scrolls Online: Free Play Weekend Key Giveaway!

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 10:01 AM PST

MMORPG.com has been given special free weekend trial keys for The Elder Scrolls Online� Tamriel Unlimited. These keys will allow anyone to play the game for free starting Thursday, Dec. 10 @ 3am EST until Monday, Dec. 13 @ 3am EST. In addition to getting to play ESO for free, you will also be eligible to for a chance to win $1,000,000* (USD) as part of the ongoing #ESO #MillionReasonsToPlay campaign.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Witcher 4 - 'It Wouldn't Be Fair' Not to Make It

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 08:47 AM PST

Speaking to Gamespot, CD Projekt Red's Marcin Iwinski said that "it wouldn't be fair towards the fans" not to make a fourth game in the Witcher series. "We work within this universe for over a dozen years now and I don't think it's going to be the end of it."

World of Warcraft: How the New Survival Hunter Convinced Me Azeroth Still Can Surprise

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 02:36 AM PST

It's now been eleven years since World of Warcraft first captured the hearts and minds of millions. It's frankly astonishing, even with smaller numbers these days, that Blizzard still touts millions of active monthly subscriptions. But, like many, the excitement with which I once awaited expansions and content updates has dwindled in recent years. I thought WoW was passing me by... and then I played the new Survival Hunter.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fourth Anniversary Gifts - Strongholds for 4 Credits

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 07:29 AM PST

Star Wars: The Old Republic is turning four this year and Bioware has revealed some pretty awesome anniversary gifts for players including the ability to purchase Coruscant or Dromund Kaas Strongholds for a mere 4 Credits. Players can also grab a new in-game rewards including the HK-51 Commemorative Statue, Ebon Hawk Starship Wall Mount and the Ebon Hawk Rest and Recharge animation.

Minecraft: Wii U Edition Launching on December 17th

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 06:47 AM PST

Fans of Minecraft will be pleased to hear that Mojang's juggernaut building game will be heading to Wii U beginning December 17th. Players will enjoy six included add on packs and have the opportunity to purchase others from within the game. In addition, Minecraft Wii U edition will feature "off screen" play.

The Division: XBox One Exclusive Alpha to Begin December 9th

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 06:41 AM PST

The Division team is gearing up the machine and is ready to start testing of The Division. The first alpha phase will begin on December 9th and run through the 12th and will be exclusive to XBox One users. Those who joined the wait-list will be added as-needed for the duration of the alpha event.

Cyberpunk 2077: Rumors of a Late 2016 Release Surface

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 06:18 AM PST

GameReactor.eu is reporting that sources close to CD Projekt Red are hinting that Cyberpunk 2077 is targeting a late 2016 release. While not officially confirmed, the site is confident in its source.

General: Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Announced for PS4

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 06:13 AM PST

During this past weekend's PlayStation Experience 2015 event, it was announced that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is in development by the same team that created the first game, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and will be available for PlayStation 4 when complete. While no mention was made of the release date, an extended trailer was show to set the stage. See what you think!

General: 5 MMO Incidents that Showed Solidarity Against the Real World

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 02:03 AM PST

With the recent terrorist attacks in mind, I send out my condolences to all of those who lost or even have an injured loved one. In real life, we tend to stick together in such tragedies, give each other a pat on the back and help each other out of these tough times. On the other side, in the world of video games, it's not that different, since it's the same people in real life who play them.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Hate Combat? Love Gwent? THIS is the Mod for You!

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 05:41 AM PST

For players looking for a completely different experience when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a new mod has surfaced at Nexusmods.com that replaces all combat in the game with, you guessed it: Gwent! To show how this will work in game, mod creator "DickDanger Justice" has created a video. Check it out!

General: Monster Hunter Online - Download the Pre-Open Beta Client

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 05:13 AM PST

2p.com is reporting that the "pre-open beta" client for Tencent's Monster Hunter Online is ready for download and that players will be able to create characters in preparation for December 17th. Thanks to the lack of an IP block, anyone can register and play Monster Hunter Online beginning that day.

Devilian: When Does Devilian Head Start and Launch Begin?

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 04:21 AM PST

For those ready for Devilian's head start and launch, it's nearly time to hit the ground running. Head Start for those who purchased a Founder's Pack begins on Tuesday, December 8th at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern. Devilian's launch day arrives on Thursday, December 10th at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern.

General: What MMO Do You Want Remade?

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 02:45 AM PST

Today's Daily Quest is one I expect we'll see a lot of the same answers for, but I'll ask it anyway. If you could pick any MMO, live or canceled, which one would you see remade for today and how would you change it?

General: Winter Events Arrive In Our Favorite MMOs - Part 3

Posted: 05 Dec 2015 12:06 PM PST

In case the holiday decor at your local shopping center hasn't already caught your eye surely the festivities in your favorite MMORPGs should! Over the next few weeks we will be posting information about holiday events in a wide range of MMOs. Find your favorite and have fun!

World of Warcraft: Legion Blood Death Knight Change Guide - The Return of the Worms!

Posted: 06 Dec 2015 07:42 AM PST

One of the most stable and popular tanks in the game, Blood Death Knights bring a special combination of crowd aggro and survivability to the table. As with all things Death Knight in the past couple of expansions, the line between each specialization has blurred with crossover skills and abilities. Blizzard aims to change the basic way that Death Knights play, while remaining confident that their core fantasy is well in hand.

Tree of Savior: Korean Version Updated With Big New Features

Posted: 05 Dec 2015 12:35 PM PST

3rd of December the Korean version of Tree of Saviour has received a patch that have added new features to the game.

Dragon Nest: New Class Arrives In NA Version Next Week

Posted: 05 Dec 2015 12:20 PM PST

Nexon has announced that a new class, Machina, will be added to the NA version of Dragon Nest with the next week's update. In addition, players that log in to the game between December 10 and December 31 will receive a free Machina Booster Pack. To celebrate the introduction of Machina a new trailer was released. Check it out below and let us know what you think!
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